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Day 33 Challenge! (Saturday)
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Today's challenge is about positive self-image. Today, I want you each to make two lists. One list is going to be five things you like about yourself as a person, because obviously that is more important than physical beauty. However, for the second list, look in the mirror and find five…
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10 Diet myths!
Ok, so I'm not a fan of some of the rumors going around regarding "dieting". For example, I've seen two posts today refer to celery as a "negative calorie food", which is simply not true. I'm not sure how these myths began or propagated so rapidly, but let's put them to bed, shall we?…
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Day 32 Challenge! (Friday)
Hey there CAD'ers! Fantastic job with the water yesterday! Today's challenge: I'm liking this water theme, so today we are going to be more conscious about our water use. Turn off the faucet while you're brushing your teeth. Shorten your shower. Use the dish washer instead of washing by hand, and wait until it's full to…
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Day 31 challenge! (Thursday)
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: This may be a tough one, but I want you all to do your best to try. Drink nothing but water or unsweetened tea/coffee today! We often don't think about what we put into our bodies when it comes to drinks. Obviously the best thing we can do is stay hydrated with water, so that is today's…
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Day 30 Challenge! (Wednesday)
Hey there CAD'ers! I hope you all at least tried not to eat out yesterday :D It's healthier as well as more cost efficient! Today's challenge: Think of someone in your life who you've been at odds with. Whether this be a friend, relative, coworker, etc. Contact them today and lay your issues on the table in order to work…
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Day 29 Challenge! (Tuesday)
Hey CAD'ers! I hope you all enjoyed meatless Monday :D Today's challenge: No fast food today! I would nix eating out altogether today, but I know some people have lunch meetings and such. If possible, don't eat out at all today. When you eat out, you never know what goes in to your food. Trust me, I work at a restaurant…
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Day 28 challenge! (Monday)
Hey there CAD'ers! I hope you all enjoyed your relaxation yesterday :D I'm going to start posting challenges the night before so that those of you who are in a different time zone can participate starting at the beginning of your day. Today's challenge: Meatless Monday! Animal protein has been linked to several types of…
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Day 27 challenge!
Hey there CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Relax! Stress can impair weight loss, increase your chances of getting sick, and even shorten your life. Today's challenge is to take ten minutes out of your day and meditate. Silence your phone, leave the kids with mom or dad, and take ten minutes for just you. Here are some links to…
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Day 26 challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Add 5 minutes onto your exercise routine today! If you are short on time, sneak some exercise in by walking instead of driving somewhere, parking your car at the end of the parking lot, or taking a couple of extra trips up and down the stairs. Make a great day MFP!
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Day 25 challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Do something you've been putting off! Whether it's paying bills, writing thank you notes, making appointments or working on a project, get it done today! You will feel wonderful having one less thing on your plate. Why do something tomorrow that you could do right now? You can do it…
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Day 24 challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Cut out one source of refined sugar today. If you usually have a cookie with lunch, swap it for an apple! Refined sugar spikes your blood sugar and leaves you unsatisfied and with more cravings than you started with. Healthier choices will stick with you! Make a great day! :D
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Day 23 challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! I hope you enjoyed your extra sleep last night :D Today's challenge: See how many jumping jacks in a row you can do! Write it down and put it away. A while from now, I'm going to post the same challenge so you can see how much you've improved! I know sometimes things get hard and you want to give up, but I…
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Day 22 Challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! I hope your mornings are fantastic. Today's challenge: Get to bed a little earlier today! Sleep is extremely important, and getting into bed earlier means you will get more of it. Whether it's 10 minutes or a half hour, try to get to sleep earlier tonight! Make a great day MFP!
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Day 21 Challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! I hope you all enjoyed saving the planet yesterday :D Today's challenge: Add an extra serving of vegetables to your day! They are full of vitamins, fiber, and they're low in calories so they will fill you up without affecting your weight. Plus, they're delicious! Have at it MFP, make a great day!
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Day one challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! I hope you've had a wonderful day thus far. Today's challenge is to make you a little more aware of what goes into your body. It may not be easy, but I hope you all give it a try! Today's challenge: No artificial sweeteners. This may be difficult because so many people rely on them, but I want you to…
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Day twenty challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Lower that thermostat! Lowering the thermostat even one degree when the heat is on can save 10% of the energy it uses. Maybe being a little chilly will motivate you to move your body as well! :D
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Day nineteen challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! Today's challenge: No fast food! If you generally pick up a burger for lunch, try packing your own lunch instead. You will be healthier and you will save money! Make a great day MFP!
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Day eighteen challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! I hope yesterday's day of being appreciative of what you have went well :D Today's challenge: Get up and move! If you have a desk job or are generally idle for long periods of time, make a change. Make a point not to sit still for over an hour- be up and active for a minimum of a minute out of every hour! At…
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Day seventeen challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today is Thanksgiving in America, and although it isn't everywhere else in the world, every day is a great day to be thankful for what you have. Today's challenge: Make a list of the things and people in your life that you are thankful for! Better yet, make sure to tell the people you're thankful for…
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Day sixteen challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: I try not to do two food-related challenges in a row, but this is something I've been struggling with. Cut the salt! Try your best to stay under on your sodium today. Hide the table-salt, try to enjoy the natural flavors foods have! Sodium raises blood pressure, and although sodium…
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Day fifteen challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! I was happy to see yesterday's participation up a little bit :D You're all doing wonderfully! Today's challenge: Cut the fat! If you've been having trouble staying below your fat limit, turn it around! Look at what foods you normally eat contribute most to your fat intake, and cut them today. Find…
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Waking up a lot at night
For the past couple weeks, I've been waking up many times throughout the night. I've been having trouble falling back asleep, and as a result I've been exhausted. I don't want to take sleeping pills, but considered melatonin. Does anyone else have this problem? What do you do? Any advice is greatly appreciated; I just miss…
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Day fourteen challenge!
Good morning MFP! Today's challenge: I know I personally have trouble getting rid of things I don't use, even though all they do is take up space and cause clutter. Today, choose one thing that you never use and donate it, throw it out or recycle it. I know it can be hard, but a cleaner life is a happier and healthier one!…
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Day two challenge!
Good morning MFP! Are you ready for day two? I know I am! Yesterday's challenge went wonderfully- I hope you're all thinking more about reading labels to stay informed about what goes into your body! Today's challenge: Add five minutes to your normal exercise routine. Generally do the elliptical for 30 minutes? Aim for 35.…
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Day thirteen challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Make one healthy swap! Used to having chips with your lunch? Have carrot sticks instead! Like having ice cream for dessert? Try putting a frozen banana in the blender with a few drops of almond milk and cocoa powder. Every swap makes a big difference; there are so many healthier…
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Day twelve challenge!
Hey CAD'ers! I hope you all had fun trying out new workouts yesterday :D Today's challenge: This is inspired by attempting to make dinner from whatever I could find at home after being away at school for several months. Clean out that fridge! Go through and toss anything that's gone bad; no more holding on to that yogurt…
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Day eleven challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Today's challenge: Try a new exercise! We all know working out helps build a healthy body, but it can also get boring and tedious. Today, try something you've never tried before! If you have the resources, take a new class or try a new machine at the gym. Otherwise, youtube videos or look up workouts…
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Day ten challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! I was a little disappointed by how few people participated yesterday. Hopefully today will be better! :D Today's challenge: No soda! If you're a soda drinker, swap it for some water or unsweetened tea today. Why? It's no secret that soda is bad for you. Regular soda is essentially sugar water, diet…
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Day nine challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! Yesterday's challenge went wonderfully- I hope you all continue to make positive changes to help the environment in the future as well! Today's challenge: Cook something you've never cooked before! There are so many healthy meals that can be found on the recipe boards, skinnytaste.com, and many other…
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Day seven challenge!
Good morning CAD'ers! I hope you all enjoyed pampering yourselves yesterday; after all of this hard work, you deserve it! Today's challenge: This is going to be a big stretch for some of you, but aim to get a gram of protein per pound of body weight. If you weight 150 pounds, try to get 150 grams of protein today. Although…
